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The car ride was long, very long. I could see the road go on for miles and miles. I had my AirPods on so most stuff were just tuned out right now. I was just listening to jazz as it felt pretty fitting with the sun almost setting creating an almost golden glow illuminating the plains, the wheat, the flowers and yellow to green grass. All of it practically glowing. Still with at least two hours till I get to the city, I have plenty of time just to think to myself, or sleep since I have been ruining my sleep schedule for who knows how long now. I was on my way back home from law school in another city not to far from where I live. My parents say that I need a job and to stop using their money to support my wants and needs and that I need to be "independent" or something. So I decided to get a job somewhere at my home city. Since there still will be a while till I get home, might as well have a nap.
I woke up with the playlist already still going yet you could still hear the bustling city noises of cars passing by, people complaining about their day loudly, the sound of people playing music on the side streets trying to make some sort of money. The bright almost neon colours clashing with each other and brightening anything it touched. It looked almost majestic yet and eye sore to wake up to at least. I asked my driver how long till I get to Hitch's penthouse.
"10 minutes at least ma'am, normally we would be there right now but with the traffic, we might be late," Ah, I see
"Thanks.." I lazily looked over my shoulder to the window where everything was bright as hell, you could see people dressed in all sorts of clothing, fancy dresses and suits, casual wear or anything in between, the sparkles of jewelry and the lights of the advertisements acted like they were trying to out shadow the bright lights but obviously failing. Being rich had it's perks, money (obviously), a personal driver, more useless stuff that I just want for the sake of wanting it. That was until my parents fucking stopped giving me an allowance every month so now I only have $23,000 total.
After what felt like forever I finally arrived to Hitch's place. Hitch is my step-sister and she is technically the oldest by a couple months and is my parents favourite child. Her career plays a role since she works for the government and has worked for them for about 4 years now. She is nice and obviously a cat lover and pretty confident. She and I get along most of the time with the exception of squabbles here and there.
I got into the building and saw a girl already standing at the elevator. I think her name is Annie..? I saw her a couple times over because they work together or something. She's probably visiting. Me and her aren't that close mainly because we haven't had many interactions. She even looks different. Her hair isn't in a bun like I remember, Instead her hair is down and reaching a little past her shoulders. Crazy enough she looks the same age as when I saw her, like she hasn't aged a bit. Its probably genetics.
I proceeded to walk up to her and say hi.
"Hey.. Annie right?" I asked.
"Huh? Oh hi and yea, it's Annie.." She spoke in a soft, monotone voice. She is practically the same as before. Not that its a bad thing of course.
"..And your Y/n right?"
"Yea..." It suddenly got quiet. Its kinda awkward now. I'm not exactly great at small talk.
Thank the heavens the elevator finally arrived and we both hopped in and I pressed the button to the top floor. Again It was awkward but it felt a little more comfortable now. I could even hear the classic elevator music playing as we were ascending to the top.
"Are you now living with Hitch or are you visiting?" That question kinda cought me off guard for a sec.
"Uh, living with Hitch until further notice.."
"Ah, I see" We then arrived to the top to see Hitch standing and waiting by the elevator and wearing a big smile on her face. She immediately ran up to Annie and hugged her to where Annie shoved her to the side after a couple seconds and took a seat at the couch.
"Wow you don't even great your beautiful step-sister first but instead your best friend!? I'm hurt" I clutched the place where my heart is and pretended to be hurt.
"Haha very funny" and proceeded to hug me as well.
"You must be tired.. Go sleep or something" She then pushed me towards one of the rooms and we both laughed a little. Hitch's Company is always the best because sometimes she can make you feel confident. Not that I'm not or anything. I'm fucking amazing.
"Just letting you know, I have a bed heater placed in the bed cause its freezing as hell right now, your bed should be warmed up."
"Thanks Hitch!" I yelled at her as she was walking back to the couch to hang with Annie
I changed out of my clothes and put my PJs on and hopped in bed. Man was it warm. My goosebumps disappeared within seconds. I need to actually try and sleep instead of staying awake otherwise my sleep schedule will continue being ruined.
I don't know why but I feel so mentally and physically drained that I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. God I don't want to wake up now.
